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Penguin jump in Antarctica
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Complete Antarctica: Sail In, Fly Out

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cross Drake Passage route
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula landing
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Explore Estancia Olga Teresa
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Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Take an 11-day trip from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica by Zodiac, and visit the South Shetland Islands and King George Island. Observe penguins, seals, and whales, and learn from onboard experts during the journey.
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An ocean of icebergs.
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Complete Antarctica: Fly In, Sail Out

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cross Drake Passage flight
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula sites
  • Observe penguins seals whales
  • Tour South Shetland Islands
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Citizen Science, Photography Seminars
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Travel 9 days from Punta Arenas, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Ocean Nova. Fly across the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica and the South Shetland Islands, and observe penguins, seals, and whales. Take part in guided landings, Zodiac excursions, and educational sessions with polar experts.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $41,380
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Patagonia, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Odyssey

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Antarctica Peninsula exploration
  • Visit Grytviken in South Georgia
  • Visit Falkland Islands
  • See Patagonia glacier scenery
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on a 25-day Antarctica cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Chilean Fjords, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and Antarctica. Kayak past icebergs, cruise by Zodiac to glaciers, hike among penguins, and cross the Drake Passage. Experience remote wildlife and dramatic polar landscapes.
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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $22,390
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Santiago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Cruise Beagle Channel
  • Drake Passage crossing
  • Kayaking near icebergs
  • Explore Santiago, Chile
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Santiago / Santiago
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Travel from Santiago to Ushuaia and sail aboard National Geographic Resolution on a 16-day Antarctica expedition. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Circle, kayak near icebergs, cruise by Zodiac, and walk among penguins. Navigate pack ice, spot whales, and experience remote polar landscapes with expert guides.
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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $14,490
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Voyage to Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • See legendary landscapes & habitats
  • Encounter iconic wildlife
  • Kayak, Zodiac cruise, and hike
  • Experience the Antarctic undersea
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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day classic luxury Antarctica cruise aboard the National Geographic Resolution and witness the stunning beauty of huge tabular icebergs surrounded by turquoise blue meltwater pools, towering mountains rising up to 9,000 feet from the sea, countless penguins, and diverse marine mammals
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Penguins gathering on the shore
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Port Stanley settlement
  • Visit historic Grytviken site
  • Observe Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula waters
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Travel 20 days from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Cross the Strait of Magellan and sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit Port Stanley, Grytviken, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and the South Shetland Islands.
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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
from $18,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Historic Grytviken Site
  • Encounter Salisbury Plain Penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula Waters
  • Discover Elephant Island Coast
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking
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Set sail on a 20-day voyage from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Cross the Strait of Magellan, explore Saunders Island and Port Stanley, and cruise to South Georgia’s king penguin colonies. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrews Bay, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula before ending in Ushuaia.
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An old ship rusts in a Falkland Islands harbor
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Encounter King Penguin Colonies
  • View Historic Grytviken Settlement
  • Cruise Drygalski Fjord Glaciers
  • Walk Port Stanley Waterfront
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Sail 17 days roundtrip from Punta Arenas to the Falklands and South Georgia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Encounter king penguins at St Andrews Bay, walk in Shackleton’s footsteps at Grytviken, and cruise Drygalski Fjord. Explore Port Stanley, Bleaker Island, and Salisbury Plain while attending expert lectures at sea.
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Pier at Puerto Montt, Chile
from $6,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Sail Beagle Channel waters
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Discover Madre de Dios
  • Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
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Village Visits
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Sail 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Discoverer through Patagonia’s wild fjords. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley, and the Strait of Magellan. Visit Torres del Paine National Park, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, and Caleta Tortel. Encounter whales, towering peaks, and remote villages across southern Chile.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $3,519
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis
  • Learn about the great navigators
  • Zodiac to Porter Glacier
  • Walk near Aguila Glacier’s lagoon
  • Learn about Magellanic penguins
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Embark on a 9-day Patagonia adventure aboard MV Ventus Australis, tracing Darwin’s historic route through the Fuegian Archipelago, round-trip from Ushuaia, to the breathtaking landscapes at the world’s end.
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